G'day All,
I'm wondering if anyone can tell me from experience if it is worthwhile purchasing the GPSS option from Trutrak?
Specifically I am interested if it is worthwhile when used for a GPS approach with a Garmin GX60 or GNS 430. I'm aware that the GNS 480 has a few more capabilities in this regard, like flying holds and the like that would make the GPSS worthwhile. As far as I can work out the entry level Garmin units do not, so the question really is if the standard unit without GPSS performs sufficently well during an IFR approach.
I can live with the unit teardropping over waypoints etc.
Also, I am wondering in the case of a GX60 / GX50 if one needs to have an external CDI indicator to conduct the approach?
Do you need the external Annunciator panel as well? I know you don't with the GNS 430.
Sorry for all the questions... I'm looking for a cheap IFR platform (and yes I did read the recent thread). Over here in Australia we are still wondering when ADF's will be phased out, VOR's are few and ILS is not generally available in airports used by GA aircraft.
Regards
Richard
I'm wondering if anyone can tell me from experience if it is worthwhile purchasing the GPSS option from Trutrak?
Specifically I am interested if it is worthwhile when used for a GPS approach with a Garmin GX60 or GNS 430. I'm aware that the GNS 480 has a few more capabilities in this regard, like flying holds and the like that would make the GPSS worthwhile. As far as I can work out the entry level Garmin units do not, so the question really is if the standard unit without GPSS performs sufficently well during an IFR approach.
I can live with the unit teardropping over waypoints etc.
Also, I am wondering in the case of a GX60 / GX50 if one needs to have an external CDI indicator to conduct the approach?
Do you need the external Annunciator panel as well? I know you don't with the GNS 430.
Sorry for all the questions... I'm looking for a cheap IFR platform (and yes I did read the recent thread). Over here in Australia we are still wondering when ADF's will be phased out, VOR's are few and ILS is not generally available in airports used by GA aircraft.
Regards
Richard